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Posted 20 June, 2026

Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Full Time
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🚀 Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey! 🐝

Welcome to Busy Bees Nursery, where we have the space to nurture up to 110 little learners in a state-of-the-art setting designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds.

🐝 Why Join Busy Bees?

💷 Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding salary of £35,089.60.

🚀 Ongoing Professional Development: Grow your career with us through continuous learning opportunities!

🎂 Birthday Off: Because YOU deserve a special day!

👶 50% Childcare Discount: Supporting your family while you support others.

🏖 Up to 28 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays for that well-deserved break!

💖 Menopause Support: Access resources through Peppy to help you navigate life’s milestones.

🧘 Wellbeing Perks: Join Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub.

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme: Enjoy a healthier commute for a happier you!

💰 Pension & Financial Perks: Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support.

🌏 Travel Opportunities: Learn from childcare professionals around the globe.

🤝 Enhanced Family Leave: Plus a return-to-work bonus because balance matters.

💛 Employee Assistance Programme: With Mental Health First Aiders to support your wellbeing.

🐝 PLUS: You’ll gain exclusive access to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform—packed with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub for your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area filled with development opportunities and training.

🏆 What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager

  • Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
  • Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards.
  • Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families.
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.

🎯 Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate

  • 🔹 Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • 🔹 Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner.
  • 🔹 Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team.
  • 🔹 Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉

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